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WF59 VDZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,734 mi
Last recorded107,734 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 VDZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,734 miles

Coolant level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/s front flexi brake hose retaining clip missing

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,656 miles

General corrosion over suspension components but not excessive

Pass 11 Mar 2024 100,493 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 100,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,992 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,214 miles

Rear exhaust loose on joint

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,968 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 76,967 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin coroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

auxiliary belt splitting

check tracking due to uneven tyre wear

condenser core missing

front discs and pads low

rear exhaust silencer splitting and clamp disintegrated

Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated bearings not tested due to brakes binding (2.6.1)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

auxiliary belt splitting

check tracking due to uneven tyre wear

condenser core missing

front discs and pads low

rear exhaust silencer splitting and clamp disintegrated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,292 miles

High level stop light only working across 50%

OSR brake binding slightly

auxiliary belt perished

condenser in poor condition

rear exhaust outer casing splitting

slight play in front shock top mountings

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,712 miles

auxiliary belt splitting

high level stop lamp only 50% illuminating

rear boot handle doesn't work

rear silencer and clamp heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,776 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,007 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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WF59 VDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF59 VDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF59 VDZ registered?

WF59 VDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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